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David Hill

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David Hill is one of New Zealand’s most distinguished writers of novels for teenagers and younger kids. He has been published in 10 languages and 15 countries. He is a former high school teacher, and was born in Napier in 1942.

David Hill and his first bookish prize (Photo: Robert Cross / Design: Tina Tiller)

‘He’s finally done it’: David Hill on the high school essay that made him a writer

'It's 65 years back. I'm in my final year at Napier Boys' High, and I'm about to earn my first money from writing.'

By David Hill | 7th April, 2024

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The changing spirit of Easter in Aotearoa

We're no longer 'all Christians here' – but that doesn't mean we're any less spiritual.

By David Hill | 31st March, 2024

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(Image: Archi Banal)

Labouring along

Some of our MPs would like to get rid of Labour Day. Let's hope they don't.

By David Hill | 23rd October, 2023

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The Sunday Essay: Coming back

The Sunday Essay: Coming back

I saw Neil as soon as I was allowed. Were his hands shaking, or does my imagination add that detail?

By David Hill | 20th August, 2023

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The changing spirit of Easter in Aotearoa

We're no longer 'all Christians here' – but that doesn't mean we're any less spiritual.

By David Hill | 7th April, 2023

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Image: Getty Images / Tina Tiller

I was in care for just 10 days as a child and I was sexually abused

My circumstances were different to many of those abused in care, but my sense of shame was the same.

By David Hill | 22nd November, 2022

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Tūranga, Christchurch’s Central Library, which opened in 2018 (Photo by Kai Schwoerer/Getty Images)

In praise of public libraries, and the indomitable people who work in them

Longtime library user David Hill on the evolving role of an essential service.

By David Hill | 9th August, 2022

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Illustration: Hope McConnell

The Sunday Essay: Seize the day

For all its virtues, Anzac Day – unlike its cousin Armistice Day – is a commemoration of war, not peace.

By David Hill | 24th April, 2022

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The Sunday Essay: The armchair

The Sunday Essay: The armchair

Author David Hill on the things we leave behind.

By David Hill | 19th December, 2021

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(Image: Tina Tiller)

Does your doctor look at you?

A smile and a little small talk can go a long way in the doctor's office, writes David Hill.

By David Hill | 5th September, 2021

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